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Elon Musk responds to Tesla-BYD 2023 Q4 production comparison

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to the comparisons being drawn by various media outlets regarding his company and high-powered Chinese rival BYD, which outpaced Musk’s company in terms of production of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2023. Tesla’s factory in Germany only produces the Model Y.

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MG ZS EV vs. BYD Atto 3 — Dual Owner Comparison!

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As the battle between MG and BYD for the title of second highest selling electric vehicle in Australia heats up, I met with a couple that own one of each. Tired of waiting for the BYD Atto 3 to arrive, they purchased an MG ZS EV 18 months ago and are well placed to compare […].

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Comment on BYD Yangwang launches U9 electric supercar with starting price of $233,500 by John Hanna

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Come back when BYD has figured out to make a profit on BEVs. BYD's first go.'". having failed in the comparison, you retreat to the excuse that BYD is late to the party; Well, I agree, except that it's not yet AT the party. @TSLAtrek In reply to TSLAtrek. only wants to be.

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Ford supplier gets rights to localize BYD LFP blade battery production 

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BYD licenses LFP blade battery cells to BorgWarner, a supplier for Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. BorgWarner signed a strategic agreement with FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD Company Limited. BorWarner’s LFP battery packs with BYD blade cells will be sold specifically for commercial vehicles in class 3 or above.

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BYD starts pre-sale of Seagull with prices starting at $11,460

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With a range of up to 405 km, the BYD Seagull is expected to be one of the vehicle choices for many families for short trips. Image credit: BYD) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has started pre-sale for a mini electric vehicle that promises to be one of the vehicle choices for many families on short trips. kWh and 38.88 kWh respectively.

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Comment on BYD posts over 400% year-on-year Q1 profit growth by John Hanna

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So: - despite selling a mix of NEVs that includes a large proportion of small-battery hybrids, instead of only pure EVs, and - despite selling ~25% more vehicles in Q1/'23 than Tesla, and - despite BYD's net profit being reported here as up 593% for Q1/YoY Tesla still made 5X BYD's net profit for Q1/23.

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BYD unveils Song L concept SUV, Destroyer 07 hybrid sedan at Shanghai auto show

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Song L combines BYD's pioneering technology for young users who are looking for a stylish and sporty car, the company said. BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) began previewing the new model Song L a few days ago, and now it turns out that the model is a concept car. Song L is based on BYD's e-Platform 3.0

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